Striker Kei Kamara talks about ‘incredible’ HIFK experience

Striker Kei Kamara talks about ‘incredible’ HIFK experience

Since joining in July, striker Kei Kamara played fifteen games for the Finnish Veikkausliiga side HIFK and scored five goals, one assist helping the club to a playoff spot.

The Major League Soccer all-time fifth top scorer has expressed satisfaction with experience acquired at the City’s Pride outfit.

Answering questions from this medium, Kamara, who played 359 matches in the MLS, scoring 130 goals making 37 assists for eight different clubs, said, “My time in Finland was great. The experience was definitely, one of the best experiences I thought I ever get in football.

The 37-year-old went further, “It was a really, big test for myself – to move into another country and join a team played 15 games in three months without a break. It was a good test for me, and I’m happy I was able to help the team reach a historical finish that they haven’t been part of in a long time.”

The former Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids hitman also acknowledged the club’s history.

“It is a club with the biggest fan base in the country, a rich history, and now I am only proud I was able to go there and be part of that history.”

The striker, known for his athleticism, is one of only ten players to have scored 100 goals in MLS history. 

Kamara also has experience from England with spells at Norwich City and in the Championship with Middlesbrough.

His 19th-minute goal from the spot at the General Lansana Conté Stadium ensures Sierra Leone qualify for next years African Cup of Nations after 25-years against Benin in June.

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Sierra Leone striker Alhaji Kamara has extended his contract with Danish Superliga side Randers until 2024.

Kamara, who scored a brace against the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the African Cup of Nations comeback 4-4 draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, November 2020has been an instrumental figure with Randers since 2019.

“Alhaji has proven that he is in top form one of the league’s very best strikers. He is a big mouthful for defenders with his good physique, his speed, his strong press play and his ability to position in the field. We are therefore happy that he continues to be part of the strong offensive that we have built up,” says Randers sports and commercial director Søren Pedersen.

After signing his new deal, Kamara, 27, told Randers’ website: I have been to several places over time, but Randers is definitely the best place I have been. Randers FC is like a family to me, and from day one, I have had a great time at the club. The coaches, teammates and everyone in the club are fantastic, and it has helped make it an easy decision to extend the contract.

I feel valued here and am eager to give back to the club and the fans. We are doing really well at the moment, and I am ambitious on behalf of the team and myself. I am committed to achieving great results and would like to win another trophy with the club.”

In 61 appearances, the striker has scored 18 goals since joining from g Vendsyssel FF.

Player facts:

Name: Alhaji Kamara

Date of birth: April 16, 1994

Position: Attacker

Previous clubs: FC Kallon, Djurgården IF, IFK Norrköping, DC United, Al-Taawoun, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, Vendsyssel FF

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After going a goal down in the 22nd minute from a Wilhelm Loeper opener, Christian Moses levelled the scoreline for his side in the 50-minute with a fine header en route to their emphatic victory.

Robin Dzabic and Joel Craig Stevens wrapped up Varnamo‘s win with goals in the 66th and 86th minutes, respectively.

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Attacker Jonathan Morsay to miss Sierra Leone friendly in Turkey after suffering from a hamstring injury in Panaitolikos  2-1 defeat to Olympiacos Piraeus on Saturday, the player has revealed.

The 24-year-old was making his eighth appearance when he hurt his hamstring before he was substituted in the 76th minute.

Born in Sweden to a Sierra Leonean dad Morsay is yet to appear for the Leone Stars, having missed last month training camp in Morocco.

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Chalobah, 22, has been pivotal under Thomas Tuchel scored twice in his last ten games. His debut goal against Crystal Palace set him up for a bright start to life at Stamford Bridge.

The Sierra Leone-born after penned his new deal – noted, ‘It’s quite surreal. It’s a dream for me to sign a new long-term contract for my boyhood club, and hopefully, the dream continues.

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